McClain

A North Carolina native, McClain grew up in a small community in the foothills. Her family always had pet dogs and cats, often taking in strays dropped near the house. When she was a teenager, she and her siblings begged their parents to become official fosters for the local shelters. They started with just two dogs, and over the course of five years, they grew into a local animal rescue group, fostering more than 200 dogs and cats.

McClain attended Smith College where she studied History and Spanish. She graduated in 2012 and since then, has also earned a Masters in Teaching. She currently works part-time at East Chapel Hill High School. In her free time, McClain enjoying spending time with her family, catching up with friends, and keeping an eye out for a dog of her own to adopt.